BICSI Installer 1® INST1®
Issued by
BICSI ICT Certification Institute
BICSI Installer 1® (INST1®) is a non-renewable certificate. It demonstrates entry level knowledge and skills to install information and communications technology (ICT) systems. The certificate validates basic knowledge in the proper and most current methods of installing ICT related cabling within the confines of a commercial building structure. Skillsets include but are not limited to pulling cable, terminating, and testing copper and coaxial cable.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Adheres to local, state, and federal codes and regulations
- Applies knowledge of construction projects
- Applies knowledge of copper media
- Applies knowledge of network concepts
- Applies knowledge of optical fiber media
- Complies with site safety plan
- Identifies and terminates multi-pair cables
- Implements administration systems
- Install copper & optical fiber media
- Installs Cable Support Systems
- Installs equipment in telecom rooms and spaces
- Interprets blueprints
- Interprets copper media faults
- Perform Job close-out
- Performs Bonding of copper & optical fiber media
- Performs retrofits
- Performs site survey
- Terminates copper media
- Terminates UTP on 66,110, BIX, 5e Outlets
- Test copper media
- Troubleshoot copper media systems
Earning Criteria
Standards
The INST1® competency blueprint describes the knowledge and skills which the BICSI Installer 1® professionals need for effective job performance.
BICSI has established the Code of Ethics and Professional Obligations as it is important that BICSI Credential Holders exhibit the highest principles of ethical and professional behavior associated with their professional interactions in the information and communications technology industry.
Integrity * Service * Excellence